Vector thrust

Is there anyway to change the vector of addlocalforce with out using addlocaltorque? I wish to make a hovering vehicle that remains level but has vectored thrust. I tried placing the addforcelocal to the model through a rigidbody attached by a hinge joint but got unpredictable results. I need the model to move upward, and then transform to level forward or side movement while maintaining altitude. Thanks.

 

I figured it out. Just had to do vector3 inputs.